Secrets of the Starcrossed (The Once and Future Queen, Book 1)
By (Author) Clara OConnor
Book 1
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
3rd March 2021
21st January 2021
United Kingdom
Young Adult
Fiction
Romance: fantasy and paranormal
Dystopian and utopian fiction
Historical romance
Adventure / action fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
823.92
Paperback
448
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 27mm
300g
An absolute must-read for fans of Shadow and Bone
In a world where the Roman Empire never fell, two starcrossed lovers fight to ignite the spark of rebellion
Londinium, the last stronghold of the Romans left in Britannia, remains in a delicate state of peace with the ancient kingdoms that surround it. As the only daughter of a powerful merchant, Cassandra is betrothed to Marcus, the most eligible bachelor in the city.
But then she meets Devyn, the boy with the strange midnight eyes searching for a girl with magic in her blood.
A boy who will make her believe in soulmates
When a mysterious sickness starts to leech the life from citizens with Celtic power lying dormant in their veins, the imperial council sets their schemes in motion. And so Cassandra must make a choice: the Code or Chaos, science or sorcery, Marcus or Devyn
Panem meets the Grishaverse in this explosive new YA trilogy perfect for readers of Sarah J Maas, Holly Black, and Cassandra Clare.
Praise for The Once and Future Queen Series:
OH MY HEART AND SOUL I am still reeling seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like Throne of Glass and The Cruel Prince Richelle, 5* NetGalley review
OMG. I will forever be in love with this series this author has me as a fan for life Penelope, 5* NetGalley review
Beautifully written and one of the best dystopian novels Ive read an epic journey you wont forget. I would love to see this made into a film Zoe, 5* NetGalley review
I couldnt put it down. There were times when I gasped, when I cried and when I felt my jaw drop. The world Clara OConnor has woven together is so intricate and real and the storytelling is flawless. Absolutely my favourite series I have read this year Jessica, 5* NetGalley review
If you want to immerse yourself in an Arthurian-inspired fantasy world, you need to look no further than this immersive, emotional, and wondrous one Tessa, 5* NetGalley review
Praise for The Once and Future Queen Series:
OH MY HEART AND SOUL I am still reeling seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like Throne of Glass and The Cruel Prince Richelle, 5* NetGalley review
OMG. I will forever be in love with this series this author has me as a fan for life Penelope, 5* NetGalley review
Beautifully written and one of the best dystopian novels Ive read an epic journey you wont forget. I would love to see this made into a film Zoe, 5* NetGalley review
I couldnt put it down. There were times when I gasped, when I cried and when I felt my jaw drop. The world Clara OConnor has woven together is so intricate and real and the storytelling is flawless. Absolutely my favourite series I have read this year Jessica, 5* NetGalley review
If you want to immerse yourself in an Arthurian-inspired fantasy world, you need to look no further than this immersive, emotional, and wondrous one Tessa, 5* NetGalley review
Clara OConnor grew up in the west of Ireland where inspiration was on her doorstep; her village was full of legend, a place of druids and banshees and black dogs at crossroads. Clara worked in publishing for many years before her travels set her in the footsteps of Arthurian myth. The world she never expected to explore was the one found in the pages of her debut novel, Secrets of the Starcrossed, the first book in the The Once and Future Queen trilogy.